Custrd is out now on the App Store and Google Play — Try it free for 7 days →
Back to recipes

Creamy Herb Sauce

A quick, versatile sauce made with cream and fresh herbs, perfect for drizzling over meats, vegetables, or pasta.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
210
Protein
2g
Creamy Herb Sauce
comfortingAmericanvegetariangluten-freenonesmoothweeknightsauce

Ingredients

6 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Finely chop the 1/4 cup parsley and 2 tablespoons chives. Mince the 1 garlic clove.

  2. Step 2

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the 1 cup heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the chopped herbs, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and is fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve warm over your favorite dish.

Tools you’ll need

  • small saucepan
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • wooden spoon

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.